Amtrak is about to get a new boss. He is William J. Flynn, who will assume the duties of president and CEO on April 15th, replacing Richard Anderson, whose three...

I have traveled by train a lot. Certainly not as much as many commuters, but my trips on Amtrak and VIA Rail in Canada have been for long-distance miles and...

Q: I find the Amtrak web page very difficult to use. I’m referring to the page on their web site used to actually book train travel. Is it only me?...

I never dreamed that I would get so involved with passenger trains, either as an ordinary passenger or as an advocate. And I’ve often regretted not keeping a record of...

Amtrak has just announced the sale of some “Surplus Rolling Stock”, most of which has been assembled at Amtrak’s huge repair and maintenance facility in Beech Grove, Indiana. There are...

There are only five Pacific Parlour Cars in the Amtrak fleet and they’re only found on the Coast Starlight, the overnight train that runs daily in both directions between Seattle...

I wonder sometimes if the leadership at Amtrak fully appreciates what they have in the Pacific Parlour Cars. Each one features eight overstuffed swiveling armchairs, a lounge area, and booths...